Sustainability

Thoughts on Tailoring as Craft: The Skills Behind Alterations and Why Handwork Still Matters Tailoring is one of the oldest crafts. For centuries, skilled hands have cut, shaped, and stitched fabric into garments that fit particular bodies. This knowledge passes from one generation to the next, refined over time. The Importance of Handwork In an age of automation, craft work can seem anachronistic. However, there are aspects that hands do better than machines. Understanding h

Thoughts on sustainability , extending garment life, and choosing to keep what you already own . From Alter & Spruce Dubai. The fashion industry generates approximately 92 million tons of textile waste each year. That number is difficult to comprehend. Mountains of clothing, much of it barely worn, ending up discarded. There is another way. It is quieter, less visible, but more meaningful. It involves keeping what you already have. When a garment no longer fits, the easiest r